Dear Parents,
Two years have now passed since we’ve had to close our school due to COVID-19. We made major adjustments in a very short period, and our school community banded together to overcome obstacles. Little did we know that our cities would be entering into lockdown and that our school would be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Fortunately, we were able to open our school for in-person learning the following year, and now we are all back in the school building thanks to positive partnerships, safety protocols, and teamwork!
As we continue our reflections during Lent, I think back on these events, and am grateful for our community—our teachers, staff, parents, students, and many others who have supported us through challenging times. True to our Growth Mindset, we still are learning and living through difficulties, but we have learned and grown over these two years. Moving forward during Lent, let us reflect on how we’ve maintained our open hearts and minds, and live out our KEYS to help others and help ourselves grow closer to God!
Knowledge feeds growth
Every accomplishment needs courage.
You are love.
Service Unites.
Grow, Accomplish, Love, Serve, Unite!
St. Peter’s has the KEYS to open hearts, open minds!
--Mrs. Sandra Jimenez
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Thank you to all our parents, teachers, and translators for taking the time to meet for Parent-Teacher Conferences last week! As we are now in the last trimester of the school year, these meetings will help us to continue to support our students’ learning and growth.
If you haven’t done so already, please be sure to sign and return the paper copy of your child’s report card. Contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
For St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow, students may wear an appropriate non-uniform green shirt or sweatshirt in place of their usual uniform shirt/sweatshirt. Students should still be in their uniform bottoms (skirt or navy pants) unless they would like to use a free dress pass that they already have.
AZTEC TREK UPDATE
Thank you for your support in our school’s annual fundraiser, the Aztec Trek! This is a MANDATORY fundraiser for each student, so if your envelope with the minimum $100 collection has not yet been submitted, please do so as soon as possible.
This Friday, March 18, we will have our Aztec Trek walk-a-thon and games. A field trip permission form was sent home with each child since we will be walking to Precita Park for the walk-a-thon portion of the day. Please sign and return the permission slip in order for your child to participate in the walk-a-thon.
FINAL WINNERS–the top collectors, raffle winners, and Aztec Trek class winner–will be announced this Friday afternoon after the games are completed! Stay tuned to see who all the winners are!
MASKING IN SCHOOLS
As stated in a letter from Superintendent Pamela Lyons, masking is now optional in Archdiocesan schools.
An excerpt from Ms. Lyons’ letter: “Whether or not a student wears a mask is a family decision, and in the classroom, we want all students to feel comfortable at school regardless of their choice. I also ask you to understand that our schools cannot be responsible for policing mask-wearing during school time. If a student is not wearing a mask, we will assume that it is with parental permission.”
For the entire letter from the Superintendent, refer to the March 3 or March 11 Class Dojo post and/or SchoolSpeak email. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
We continue to ask that students remain at home if they are not feeling well, and that parents contact the school office regarding any absences. Thank you for your cooperation!
SCHOOL MASS
During Lent, students in grades 2 through 8 have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in church with their class. We will also continue with our weekly school Masses on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 AM. At this time, we will now be attending Mass as a whole school instead of half-school groups, as COVID mandates in church have been lifted. Parents are now welcome to join us at these school Masses, finding places to sit in the pews behind the students’ seating area. The livestream of the Mass will no longer be offered.
If there are any further changes in our school Mass procedures, those will be communicated on Class Dojo.
FREE TAX HELP
Free assistance is available in preparing your Tax returns! Visit uwba.org/taxhelp for trusted and secure tax help. Help and information is also available in Spanish.
RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2022-2023
The re-registration forms and 2022-2023 tuition rates (printed on green paper) for the next school year were sent home at the end of February. The completed re-registration forms are due by March 31, 2022. These forms help us to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year.
The $500 registration fee is due on April 13, 2022, and will help to secure your child’s spot in their class for 2022-2023.
To reference the letter with the tuition rates and re-registration form, see the Class Dojo post from February 24, or call the school office to have another letter and form sent home.
MESSAGE FROM THE BASIC FUND
New Applications
The BASIC Fund new application for the 2022-2023 School Year are available online at www.basicfund.org. Families can submit 2020 tax returns, if 2021 returns are not yet prepared. New siblings for current BASIC Fund students must call The BASIC Fund at (415) 985-5650 to request a link to apply for a new student. The deadline is March 31, 2022.
Renewal Applications
The BASIC Fund has emailed families a renewal application link. Families can submit 2020 tax returns, if 2021 returns are not yet prepared. The deadline is March 31, 2022.
If you have any questions, or if you did NOT receive your renewal link via email, please contact Myrna Soberanis at msoberanis@sanpedro.org. Thank you!
MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE FAMILY GRANT
April 15 is the annual deadline for submitting all information to TADS, the third party needs-evaluation company that the Archdiocese uses to collect the financial data from families. This is consistent with the process we used to award tuition assistance for this year. After the Student Aid Form has been processed by TADS, the Department of Catholic Schools gathers the completed application materials. The Archdiocese of San Francisco is unable to provide financial aid to all students who apply. Applicants are ranked on the basis of financial need. Within the limit of available funds, the Archdiocese of San Francisco will then award financial aid. Late applications will NOT be considered. Students must live in Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties to be considered for the Archdiocesan Scholarship. Please visit the other scholarship programs section for more opportunities. Grant notifications will be sent out to the elementary student’s families in late May/early June. To use the TADS Financial Aid online application go to mytads.com. You will be guided through the application. If you have any questions, you can phone TADS at 800-477-8237.
REMINDERS:
March 17 8:30 AM 5th & 6th Grades Lenten Reconciliation Service in Church
March 18 AZTEC TREK walk-a-thon and game day
March 21-25 7th Graders at Caritas Creek Camp Retreat
March 22 8:30 AM School Mass
March 23 Minimum Day Dismissal
March 24 8:30 AM 3rd & 4th Grades Lenten Reconciliation Service in Church
March 28 Minimum Day Dismissal
March 28-Apr. 5 8th Graders at Caritas Creek Camp Retreat
